The Mann Room is named after Mrs. Gertrude Casler Mann who was instrumental in bringing this room into existence.

In order to use this room you must FIRST sign in at the Adult Circulation Desk. No bags or large items are permitted in this room. Lockers are available for your convenience. Laptops can be used in the room and photographs may be taken of items found in this area, but please leave your laptop and camera cases in your lockers.

In the Mann Room you will find a number of local historical resources for Franklin, Bedford, and Henry County. Additional information about other counties in the state of Virginia and surrounding states are also available.

These books may not be checked out, but a self-serve copy machine is available to make copies for 15¢ a page.